A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5552805 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26064829 epoch_slot_no: 404029 block_no: 5552628 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 8168 time: 2021-04-05 13:58:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f9af44e37a7839319a48c5aad9322a6a76f9f23da5edafba833960536f7c722Block Operator
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